Cutting Resources

In Seventeen's September 2009 issue, there's an article on the shocking habit that some girls are relying on to make their hurt and heartache go away: cutting. A national study reported that up to 23 percent of girls self-injure, which can include cutting or burning your skin; scratching to the point of bleeding; picking; and even embedding small objects into your flesh. If you or someone you know has a cutting problem, here are resources to get help:

*1-800-DON'T-CUT – More info on self-injury

*http://www.selfinjury.com – Referrals for therapists and tips for how to stop.

*1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline if you're about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation.

*To Write Love On Her Arms (http://www.TWLOHA.com) - A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

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